Ozil then went on to apologise: ‘Nevertheless… Gunners, I’m sorry – especially for the fans who travelled all the way up to Liverpool to see us fighting. But we will try everything to improve in the next game and bounce back from the disappointment we are all feeling at the moment.’

Liverpool could have won by more (Getty)

Ozil’s team-mate Alexis Sanchez, who was making his first appearance of the season, simply posted a picture of himself from the match looking upset.